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Practice Test for
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue
Candidate Test Preparation
Manual (TPM) 11th Edition with Human Relations
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11th Edition TPM Practice Test
Dear Candidate:
We are pleased that you have purchased our Test Preparation Manual (TPM) 11th Edition
Practice Test and feel that your studies will be greatly enhanced through proper use of this test.
We recommend that you follow the suggestions below to benefit most from this Practice Test:
1.
Study the 11th Edition TPM carefully until you believe that you have mastered the material.
2.
Once you have learned the material in the 11th Edition TPM, take the Practice Test in a quiet
area and allow yourself one hour to complete. Do not refer to the TPM until you have
completed the Practice Test.
3.
Compare your responses to those found in the key located on the last page of your packet. If
you have answered less than seven (7) items correctly from any of the five chapters covered
in the Practice Test, carefully review those chapters again and retest your knowledge.
By following the above suggestions, you will closely replicate the actual testing process used by
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. Please remember that correctly answering seven (7) items from each
of the five chapters covered does not automatically ensure a passing score on the actual TPM test.
The actual written test for Central Pierce Fire & Rescue consists of two components: a reading ability
component as explained above and a human relations component. The human relations component is
comprised of situational questions focusing on interpersonal skills, teamwork, commitment, honesty,
integrity, emotional stability, etc. There is no study manual for the human relations component.
It is important to continue studying the 11th Edition TPM until the actual test date. The
purpose of this Practice Test is to identify the areas to which you should devote more study
time.
Please note that there are different versions of the TPM available. This practice test is only
appropriate for candidates who are testing with a department using the 11th Edition TPM for their
upcoming test. All other editions of the TPM Practice Test are not appropriate for the 11th Edition
TPM Test nor are any other practice tests developed from anyone other than FPSI!
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Best wishes on the test and on your fire service career!
Sincerely,
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Executive Vice President
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TPM 11th Edition Section—These 50 questions come from the TPM 11th Ed. ONLY.
1.
Most calls to which firefighters respond involve medical emergencies, and about _____ of all
fire departments provide ambulance service for victims.
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.
Some local and regional fire departments consolidate into public safety organizations in order
to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
3.
To reduce administrative staff.
To lower certification requirements.
To cut costs.
To establish consistent training standards.
In many fire departments, a(n) ______ degree is required for State chief officer certification.
A.
B.
C.
D.
4.
25%
50%
75%
90%
associate’s
bachelor’s
master’s
doctoral
In a 2012 analysis, hourly earnings for firefighters in the lowest 10% was closest to _____ per
hour.
A. $7.00
B. $9.00
C. $10.00
D. $12.00
5.
The cost of stress is enormous. Conservative sources estimate stress costs ______ per
year to the American economy.
A. $5 billion
B. $10 billion
C. $15 billion
D. $20 billion
6.
Common firefighter stressors can include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Threat of infectious disease.
Repetitive or routine tasks.
Weather and temperature extremes.
Grotesque accident scenes.
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7.
The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that the risk of having a motor vehicle crash is
at least ____ times higher between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
A.
B.
C.
D.
8.
Firefighting is known as an “absorbing profession”. Which of the following actions is NOT
true when it begins to feel as if everyone is making demands for help?
A.
B.
C.
D.
9.
½ to 1
1 to 2
1 ½ to 2 ½
2 to 3
The flammability of all liquids and solids is dependent upon the _____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
13.
Improved overall short-term health.
A greater chance of avoiding stress-related illnesses.
Diminished likelihood of developing maladaptive responses to stress.
Greater enjoyment of the work setting.
Gasoline, kerosene, and jet fuels all have vapors that are ______ times heavier than air.
A.
B.
C.
D.
12.
Central Incident Stress Management
Critical Incident Stress Management
Critical Instance Stress Model
Critical Incident Stress Model
All of the following are benefits of having a stress management program EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
11.
Step back and take a break such as a vacation.
Work less overtime.
Spend time with groups of people who frequently contend with emergencies.
Rekindle an old hobby or find a new one.
The process developed in the 1980’s that is now available nationwide to fire personnel is
called the __________ (CISM).
A.
B.
C.
D.
10.
10
15
20
25
flash point
fire point
ignition temperature
explosive range
Wood products have a rather high flash and fire point range of _____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
70-80 degrees F.
80-90 degrees F.
90-100 degrees F.
over 100 degrees F.
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Which of the following liquids has the highest explosive range?
A.
B.
C.
D.
15.
Which of the following liquids has the lowest vapor density?
A.
B.
C.
D.
16.
Class A Fires—Electrical
Class B Fires—Flammable liquids, gases
Class C Fires—Combustible metals
Class D Fires—Ordinary combustibles
Fires which involve such metals as sodium, magnesium, titanium, aluminum, and uranium are
classified as _______fires.
A.
B.
C.
D.
20.
Conduction
Ignition
Convection
Radiation
Which of the following descriptions is correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
19.
Gasoline
Acetone
Kerosene
Ethanol
The most important and most frequently observed method of heat transfer responsible for the
propagation of fires that involve combustible materials is called _____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
18.
Gasoline
Acetone
Kerosene
Ethanol
Which of the following liquids has the highest specific gravity?
A.
B.
C.
D.
17.
Gasoline
Ethanol
Acetone
Kerosene
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Fluoroprotein foams are available at ________ concentrates.
A.
B.
C.
D.
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2% or 4%
3% or 6%
4% or 7%
5% or 8%
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21.
Which one of the following is not part of the rules for handling material taken outside from
the main fire area?
A.
B.
C.
D.
22.
Mail drops, dumb waiters, and garbage chutes indicate the existence of:
A.
B.
C.
D.
23.
windward/mechanical
horizontal/mechanical
vertical/natural
horizontal/natural
The mushrooming effect occurs when:
A.
B.
C.
D.
26.
Sawdust
Sponges
Bark chips
Foam rubber
The ventilation method of opening doors and windows and placing power driven fans to
exhaust products of combustion is known as ________ ventilation.
A.
B.
C.
D.
25.
Reinforcing steel
Scuttle holes
Vertical shafts
Light insulation
Firefighters use which one of the following as an aid to removing excess water from a
building after a fire?
A.
B.
C.
D.
24.
It should be inspected.
It should be wet down.
It should be opened up.
It should be neatly piled.
Combustion products are ventilated horizontally.
Pressure and heat create explosions.
Smoke and fire gases rise.
Flames move up and out through openings.
Which of these four methods used to protect furnishings, stock, and floors below the fire floor
is NOT true?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Divert water away from areas above furnishings and stock.
Move furnishings and stock to an area away from possible water damage.
Cover furnishings and stock with salvage covers and raise off the floor.
Remove standing water from the floor once the floor is soaked and ruined.
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27.
How are toilets commonly used in removing excess water after a fire?
A.
B.
C.
D.
28.
Where should firefighters make a breach in the wall to drain large amounts of water that are
building rapidly?
A.
B.
C.
D.
29.
100 mg
200 mg
300 mg
400 mg
A normal conversation creates about _____ decibels of sound (dBA).
A.
B.
C.
D.
33.
A debris fire may have to be set.
A crew with charged hose lines may have to remain.
Fire retardant chemicals may have to be sprayed.
A pit may have to be dug.
The amount of daily sodium intake that one’s body actually needs is around ______.
A.
B.
C.
D.
32.
The soot and ash are carried upward by air.
The soot and ash solidify and become gummy.
The soot and ash fall on walls and other objects.
The soot and ash remain warm and flare up.
Which one of the following may occur if a great deal of debris remains after a fire?
A.
B.
C.
D.
31.
Halfway across the width of the wall and approximately 6 inches from the floor.
In between any two wall studs.
Close to the place where the edges of two walls meet.
Directly below a window opening.
As smoke cools, what happens to the soot and ash suspended in it?
A.
B.
C.
D.
30.
Excess water can be scooped into and flushed down the toilet.
Toilets can be made to flush continuously so excess water can be pumped into them.
Toilets can be removed and water diverted down the open sewer pipe.
Rubber hoses can be inserted through the toilet into the open sewer for continuous piping.
55
65
75
85
All of the following statements about obesity are true EXCEPT:
A. The problem with obesity is widespread.
B. The more often and extensively a fat cell expands, the easier it is for the cell to re-expand.
C. The problem with constant dieting is that unless one changes one’s basic eating habits,
pounds lost are usually quickly regained.
D. Fat cells can balloon to 1,500 times their normal size.
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34.
Which of the following statements about EMS personnel basic physical fitness is TRUE?
A. It has been noted that the muscle groups commonly used in EMS and Firefighting are the
same.
B. EMS organizations use the medical and physical standards for EMS.
C. Anecdotal evidence shows that most EMS organizations do not encourage physical
fitness.
D. The majority of EMS personnel readily admit to exercising.
35.
With appropriate daily stretching, increased ______ can be a major factor in physical fitness.
A.
B.
C.
D.
36.
Evidence suggests that atherosclerosis begins in the _____ for many people in developed
countries of the Western world.
A.
B.
C.
D.
37.
Females are more likely to suffer CVD at a younger age than males.
Being over 40 is considered a risk factor for males.
Being over 45 is a risk factor for females.
Being over 55 is a risk factor for females.
Young men who are in the upper quartile (highest 25%) for cholesterol compared to men in
the lowest quartile (lowest 25%) are _____ times more likely to have a heart attack.
A.
B.
C.
D.
39.
early 20’s
late 20’s
early 30’s
late 30’s
Which of the following statements is true regarding cardiovascular disease?
A.
B.
C.
D.
38.
flexibility
endurance
power
strength
6
9
12
15
Risk factors associated with the term metabolic syndrome X include all of the following
EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Abdominal obesity
Hypertension
Physical inactivity
Inability to effectively use glucose
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40.
Evidence suggests that our physiological age may be significantly reduced through positive
lifestyle strategies to include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
41.
All of the following equipment and supplies are required to fully support a deployed search
and reconnaissance team EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
42.
Velcro front and back.
Position for 20 passports.
Carried in assigned Command vehicles.
Used by Chief Officers and Accountability Officers to manage passports at the point of
entry.
As part of the “Passport” System Hardware, each firefighter will be issued ____ plastic Name
Tag(s) (P.A.T. Personal Accountability Tags).
A.
B.
C.
D.
45.
one; one
one; two
two; one
two; two
A large Passport Accountability status board is comprised of all of the following EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
44.
Blue spray paint
Aerosol horns
Paramedic backpack
Food and water
Canine search tactics usually involve a team comprised of ____ search canine/handler(s) and
____ overhead coordinator(s).
A.
B.
C.
D.
43.
Exercise
Managing stress
Not smoking
Eating anything you want
one
two
three
four
During the course of a Level II Accountability incident, the Incident Commander has the
option of requiring a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) ________.
A.
B.
C.
D.
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at the beginning of the incident
at the end of the incident
once the passports are at the command post
at any time during the course of the incident
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46.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Large Scale Search Prioritization?
A. There may be many structures damaged that require attention.
B. There are three general strategies that can be used to decide how to deploy task force
search resources.
C. The sector strategy may work well for larger areas but would most likely be impractical
for smaller areas.
D. Available search resources would be apportioned to the closest sector for search operation.
47.
Upon receiving a report of a lost, missing, or trapped firefighter, the Incident Commander
shall initiate all of the following EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
48.
One of the minimum qualifications for Acting Captain under the “acting in capacity” rules
includes having ____ year(s) in grade as an Engineer with the Bellview Fire Department.
A.
B.
C.
D.
49.
one
two
three
four
One of the minimum qualifications for Acting Captain under the “acting in capacity” rules
includes having ____ shifts of mentoring with a Shift Captain.
A.
B.
C.
D.
50.
Request the next greater alarm.
Initiate a PAR of all companies assigned in the hazard zone.
Send the RIT to the first reported working area of the lost firefighter to begin a search.
Adjust on-scene strategies to a priority search-and-rescue effort, while maintaining scene
control.
3
5
7
10
It is not necessary to enter in the ______ on the “Controlled Substances Inventory” form
after administering Nitronox.
A.
B.
C.
D.
amount used
date
run number
patient name
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Human Relations Section
For these five (5) practice test questions, you will read one short fire-related situation and will then
answer two multiple-choice questions relating to that situation. You will be asked to identify both the
“most appropriate” response and the “least appropriate” response. For example:
You are transporting an injured and intoxicated male who has a large amount of money protruding from
his pocket. While transporting him to the emergency room you notice that the money falls out of his pocket.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pretend you didn’t see the man drop the money.
Wait until you go back outside and take the money if nobody else has found it.
Pick up the money and give it to the emergency room staff for safekeeping.
Pick up the money and place it next to the victim’s hand.
1.
WHAT IS THE MOST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE? C
2.
WHAT IS THE LEAST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE? B
John is a new firefighter at a station for the first time where there is a food fund. This fund is
used to pay for lunch and dinner for the firefighters. At the beginning of the shift, $6.00 is paid
into the fund and a “check mark” is placed next to each firefighter’s name. By eating meals
together, teamwork is built. John forgets to bring his $6.00 for the shift. What is the best way for
Firefighter John to handle this situation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
John should leave the station quickly and run to the nearest bank.
John should place a check mark on the chart and pay for his food later.
John should not eat with the rest of the group since he couldn’t pay the $6.00.
John should ask another firefighter if he could borrow $6.00 for the day.
51.
WHAT IS THE MOST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE?
52.
WHAT IS THE LEAST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE?
Firefighter Green is a new firefighter and feels left out when the other firefighters talk at the
station. He feels that the other firefighters ignore him on purpose and treat him as if he’s not part
of the team. What is the best way for Firefighter Green to handle this situation?
A.
D.
Firefighter Green should take interest in the conversations and spend time getting to know the
other firefighters.
Firefighter Green should tell his supervisor that the other firefighters are ignoring him.
Firefighter Green should ignore the other firefighters and allow time to pass before doing
anything.
Firefighter Green should confront the other firefighters and ask why they are ignoring him.
53.
WHAT IS THE MOST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE?
54.
WHAT IS THE LEAST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE?
B.
C.
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Firefighter Garcia finished the fire academy at the top of his class and acted arrogant about his
accomplishment. After receiving his station assignment, he put very little effort into station and district
drills. Firefighter Garcia was perceived as an arrogant know-it-all. This perception prompted his
fellow firefighters to treat him as a non-team player. What is the best way for Firefighter Garcia to
handle this situation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Firefighter Garcia should continue with his work and not address the issue.
Firefighter Garcia should try to participate a little more with the other firefighters.
Firefighter Garcia should apologize for his attitude and make an effort to learn new concepts.
Firefighter Garcia should inform his supervisor that the other firefighters are picking on him.
55.
WHAT IS THE MOST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE?
56.
WHAT IS THE LEAST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE?
Your partner pulls the fire truck out of the truck room to wash it and a compartment door is severely
damaged because it has been left open. You see this and recall that you left the compartment door
open. You know that your partner will be blamed for this and that it was not entirely his fault. What is
the best way to handle this situation?
A.
B.
D.
You should tell your partner to always check the compartment before pulling the engine out.
You should tell your partner that you left the door open and suggest that you both discuss this
accident with your supervisor.
You should begin working on another task and wait for your partner to discuss the accident with
you.
You should inform your supervisor that your partner damaged the vehicle.
57.
WHAT IS THE MOST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE?
58.
WHAT IS THE LEAST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE?
C.
While on a fire safety inspection at a local high school, a teacher approaches you and asks if you can
help build a bonfire at the football game. The teacher has received permission from the fire
department and school principal so long as a firefighter is present. You agree to be present at the
bonfire. After talking further, you discover that the game is on your scheduled day off. What is the
best way to handle this situation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Inform the teacher that you cannot attend the bonfire as you are not scheduled to work.
Encourage the teacher to proceed without a firefighter as you have already approved the site.
Attend the bonfire considering that your entire department will be represented by your actions.
Ask a fellow firefighter to attend the bonfire in your absence.
59.
WHAT IS THE MOST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE?
60.
WHAT IS THE LEAST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE?
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Firefighter Orientation
Firefighter Orientation
Firefighter Orientation
Firefighter Orientation
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Firefighter Orientation
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Firefighter Orientation
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Fire Chemistry
Fire Chemistry
Fire Chemistry
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Fire & EMS Health & Wellness
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